Powerku Tjukurpa!Be safe with power this winter!

Have you heard the Bushlight story in your community lately?

Bushlight (the Centre for Appropriate Technology) worked with remote communities all across South Australia, from Yalata to Oak Valley and across the APY Lands, spreading the news about using power safely. Turning off appliances also helps save power and helps the power stations run well.

Trevor Adamson from Pukatja (Ernabella) translated/spoke this into Pitjantjatjara and it has been played on community radio. Have a listen, and for those of us who don’t speak Pitjantjatjara, here is the English translation.

For more information about the South Australia energy efficiency project, you can read the final report here on the CfAT website.

Turn off switches when leaving the house. This is an important Powerku Tjukurpa [Power Story] from the Bushlight people. Appliances, air con and lights are greedy for power. They are dangerous left alone. Kids can remember this too.

Before you leave, stop and:

Turn off appliances at the power point (TV, Microwave, Kettle, Radio, Toaster)

CAT Ltd is a not for profit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation that works at the interface of technology and economy across remote regionsin central and northern Australia.

Join the ICCPM hosted Breakfast Panel Discussion in Canberra on the 28th of March, 2019 where the panellists ,including CfAT CEO, Dr Steve Rogers, will be sharing their experiences and perspectives from different industries and positions on managing and leveraging diverse talents.

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